Welcoming the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) announcement of a £50 million boost for electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints for those in leasehold and rented accommodation, as well as the expansion of the Workplace Charging Scheme, Denise Beedell, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Vans and Urban, comments: “This announcement is a positive step forward in the government’s drive to decarbonise light commercial vehicle (LCV) operations. Respondents… Read more »
Renault Trucks announces 2020 record year for lcv sales
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has announced a record year for sales of its LCV range in 2020, with orders 86% ahead of 2019. This result positions the UK & Ireland as the second best performing market in Europe for Renault Trucks Master behind France. Commenting on Renault Trucks’… Read more »
IVECO UK donates Daily van to food redistribution charity, FareShare, through CNH Industrial Solidarity Fund
Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold of Europe and most of the rest of the world, CNH Industrial and its Brands joined many others in donating medical equipment, such as ventilators, PPE, electrical generators and ambulances to local healthcare organisations. In addition, the company also… Read more »
Celebrating the Mercedes-Benz Vans Heroes who shined during the darkest of years
Mercedes-Benz Vans has honoured its Heroes of 2020, the hard-working people from across its Dealer network who have pulled out all the stops to keep customers moving during the pandemic. In a year like no other, the manufacturer and its franchised partners have been in the forefront of the battle… Read more »
National courier company launches festive fleet
As the country gears up to the busiest month of the year, national courier company Speedy Freight is bringing a little festive fun to the UK. The distributor has launched an entire herd of vehicles named after Santa’s reindeer. Transits, small vans and 12 tonne lorries bearing the famous namesakes… Read more »
IVECO ON introduces tailored Pay-per-use Repair & Maintenance service
IVECO introduces a brand-new service plan approach for its DAILY range that is precisely tailored to the customer’s business and operation. The new Pay-per-use Repair & Maintenance package is a premium subscription service based on the vehicle data collected through the Connectivity Box, such as missions completed and mileage covered…. Read more »
Logistics UK launches report into van crime
More than one third of businesses have had a van stolen in the last 12 months, according to Logistics UK’s Van Security Report, launched this week. To understand the nature and scale of van crime, the business group collated data from police forces across the UK and sought real-life examples… Read more »
Expand grid capacity to support EV revolution, says Logistics UK
Reports of the ending of sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2030 (brought forward from 2035) will present additional challenges for commercial vehicle operators without urgent government action to ensure the energy and charging infrastructure is ready to support the switch to electric vehicles, as… Read more »
MAN presents its mobile coronavirus test vehicle: PCR test results available within one hour
MAN Truck & Bus has developed a unique, innovative diagnostic vehicle in cooperation with recognised experts from the health sector, which can be used to detect SARS CoV-2 infections safely and quickly at hotspots. The rolling laboratory is based on the MAN TGE van. With more than 500 tests per… Read more »
Secure24’s new Mercedes-Benz ARU ambulances provide specialist support for patients at risk
Patients with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and acute psychiatric needs are now travelling in Mercedes-Benz ambulances designed to maximise safety while ensuring their journeys are as comfortable and stress-free as possible. The two 5.0-tonne GVW Sprinters bear the name of Secure24, a specialist contractor to NHS trusts, clinical commissioning… Read more »
